Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch
PoorWhiteside County, Illinois · 7 MI S Rock Falls · Structure no. 098440800000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Arch Road over Winnebago Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.